COMMUNITY SERVICES

AGENCY PRESENTATION:

YMCATEAM D: Stephanie French, Joyce

Kessel, Craig Parr and Phillip Schomburg

SERVICES PROVIDED: The Valley of the Sun

YMCA is one of the oldest Non-Profit Agencies in the State of Arizona.

The Valley of the Sun YMCA was founded in 1892 and provides services to help individuals prepare for life and embrace a healthier lifestyle by connecting mind, body and spirit.

YMCA offers programs to help all members “learn, grow and thrive.”

COMPARISON OF SERVICES OFFERED BY POPULATION: The services provided to Youth focus on

strengthening one’s character, and building lasting relationships.

The services provided to Teens are focused on who they are and what they can do.

The services provided to Adults are designed to encourage them to live a healthier lifestyles and build relationships.

The services provided to Seniors are designed to keep them healthy in both mind and spirit.

PROGRAMS OFFERED Diabetes Prevention Programs:

12-month, 16 one-hour sessions with a lifestyle coach

Individual and Group Program goals Senior Adults

FitnessOutreach programsPersonal training and nutritionSenior events

Learn a new hobby, Learn a new language, Join a bible study, Join a cooking class

PROGRAMS OFFERED Military Outreach programs:

Must meet eligibility requirements Free memberships Offers short-term memberships

Corporate Wellness ProgramsPromotes Healthy lifestyle choicesReduces absenteeismLower health care costsCreates a more productive workforce Improves physical and mental health

DEMOGRAPHICS SERVED

Diverse Population Spiritual Development 11 Million Adults Inner City – Suburbs Low-Middle Income Bracket

Youth Development – Healthy Living – Social Responsibility

FREQUENCY AND AVAILABILITY OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Programs

available to:Families and GroupsYouthTeensAdults

Classes run daily at various times

Special events run throughout the month

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Membership will Develop youth potential Promote healthy

lifestyles Deliver meaningful,

positive change to community

Membership fee required Fees paid monthly or

yearly Discounts available to

military, corporations, and Apollo Education Group.

Financial assistance is available

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM GOALS. At the YMCA there many programs

available to keep adults active and educated for the world around them. Here are a few and what they try to accomplish.

SILVERSNEAKERS This is a preventative exercise program

that enhances the quality of life for mature adults across the country.

It is senior-focused and one to the largest in the United States.

Co-operation with HCD and HMO’s allows individuals with Medicare to participate at no additional cost.

50 MOVING FORWARD This program is designed for 50 years

and older individuals It allows individuals to learn how to

“juggle the responsibilities at home and possibly at work and in your community, yet perhaps not leaving enough time to focus on yourself”(YMCA Adult Programs)

Lifestyle changes for health benefits and general life well being.

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YMCA Than Ever Before, retrieved March 3, 2016 from http://www.ymca.net/news-releases/20080804-membership-reaches-21-million.htmlValley of the Sun YMCA. (n.d.) The Y. Retrieved

from https://valleyymca.org/YMCA Adult Programs. (n.d.) Houston YMCA Retrieved from https://www.ymcahouston.org/health-wellness/active-older-adults/